Author Topic: Holy Grail? (Read 4095 times)

Japbikemike · « **on:** February 22, 2006, 09:40:16 PM »

Found this on Craigs list (Portland), $200, 1969 cb 750.

When I call I hope the seller doesn't have a french accent (and farts in my direction).

scunny · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2006, 09:44:11 PM »

Are there wheels on the bike, she's riding pretty low.

Japbikemike · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2006, 09:47:40 PM »

"This bike was parked 10 years ago and the vegitation had grown up around it so much that I didn't even know I still had it untill I pulled a car out and there it was. I thought someone had taken it. Anyway I have lost the title but I will give the lucky purchaser a bill of sale. It ran good 10 years ago. It was a nice road bike. I am asking $200. firm cause I need to get my vehicles off the property they are on."

10 years outside in the Pacific Northwest can't be good on a bike (200+ inches of rain a year).

mrbreeze · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2006, 01:00:28 AM »

Damn!!!!!! That is a sad pic!!! For $200, it would be a good investment. Hell, you could probably get your cash back by selling the side covers alone!!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2006, 01:38:10 AM »

I just counted 2 grand in "Unobtainable" parts........... (boohoo!)

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2006, 01:40:16 AM »

give it a try. Who knows? Maybe it is a sandcast. Seems that there are still some barn finds out there.

Raul

Japbikemike · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2006, 05:36:39 AM »

Quote from: Raul CB750K1 on February 23, 2006, 01:40:16 AM

give it a try. Who knows? Maybe it is a sandcast. Seems that there are still some barn finds out there.

Raul

Would have been nice if it would have been found in a barn.

dusterdude · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2006, 05:38:53 AM »

damnit

byidesign · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2006, 06:20:57 AM »

a real shame ,and a tarp {minimun covering} isn't even a 10 dollar item.
good for the parts though..........

BobbyR · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2006, 06:58:04 AM »

This Terry is a bit of a Ghoul. First words is dismantle and sell, not preserve, protect and renew. It may be a plot to make his CB750 the last one in private hands making it astoundingly valuable.

Lumbee · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2006, 08:17:25 AM »

wheres the link...

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2006, 12:09:02 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on February 23, 2006, 06:58:04 AM

This Terry is a bit of a Ghoul. First words is dismantle and sell, not preserve, protect and renew. It may be a plot to make his CB750 the last one in private hands making it astoundingly valuable.

Nah mate, I'm a "Re-Animator", I built my K1 entirely out of parts (all I started with was a bare frame given to me by Geoff Cadden) that I either bought at swap meets, or Ebay, or was given by some of my SOHC4 pals, and I can see that this poor ol' bike will probably never turn another wheel, but is still an excellent donor for other K0 restorers. (bless their hearts, and seemingly bottomless wallets)

Still, If someone over in the US would be kind enough to ship that K0 to me, I'll be happy to attempt a full resto, no worries! Cheers, Terry.

Japbikemike · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2006, 12:40:59 PM »

Quote from: The great "Lumbee" on February 23, 2006, 08:17:25 AM

wheres the link...

Just checked...removed, I snoozed, I loozed. Or, something like that. I'm sure I'll see it resurrected at some future rally...nah, it was probably sawz-all'd and shipped to someone down under.

Lumbee · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2006, 01:12:24 PM »

...or....u'r just trying to throw us off the trail!!!

...I'm off to Portland

6pkrunner · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2006, 02:06:28 PM »

Quote from: Japbikemike on February 22, 2006, 09:40:16 PM

Found this on Craigs list (Portland), $200, 1969 cb 750.

When I call I hope the seller doesn't have a french accent (and farts in my direction).

Maybe his mother is a hamster and his father smells of elderberry. Now go away before he taunts you a second time.*

*apologies to Monthy Python.

DiscoEd · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2006, 03:47:45 PM »

Why is is that when I look at that picture, I expect to see a Mayan temple in the background and Indiana Jones emerging from the bushes being chased by natives?

DiscoEd

toycollector10 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2006, 12:36:49 AM »

Someone's acted really fast on this one, got a back-hoe in and got her out, quick waterblast and listed up quick. I'm pretty sure it's the same bike.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB750-CB-750-12-69_W0QQitemZ4616217501QQcategoryZ80647QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2006, 01:26:05 AM »

Quote from: Japbikemike on February 23, 2006, 12:40:59 PM

it was probably sawz-all'd and shipped to someone down under.

I wish! Ha ha, cheers, Terry.

Gordon · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2006, 05:07:21 AM »

Quote from: toycollector10 on February 24, 2006, 12:36:49 AM

Someone's acted really fast on this one, got a back-hoe in and got her out, quick waterblast and listed up quick. I'm pretty sure it's the same bike.

Good find, Toycollector! Oregon City is only about ten miles south of Portland, so that must be the same bike. If it were me, though, I would take off the hard bags and sell them in a separate auction. It's going to be interesting to see what it sells for this time.

Japbikemike · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2006, 12:49:49 PM »

Quote from: Japbikemike on February 22, 2006, 09:40:16 PM

Found this on Craigs list (Portland), $200, 1969 cb 750.

When I call I hope the seller doesn't have a french accent (and farts in my direction).

For sure somebody dug it out, detailed it. Apparently a 1970 model. Not as much of a missed opportunity as I thought.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2006, 06:59:05 PM »

Yeah....did you read his description? Doesn't run.....sat in a shed covered with a tarp for 10 years. That was a funny looking shed in the first pic. we saw!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2006, 12:53:01 AM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on February 24, 2006, 06:59:05 PM

Yeah....did you read his description? Doesn't run.....sat in a shed covered with a tarp for 10 years. That was a funny looking shed in the first pic. we saw!

So, do you think he might be fibbing? Surely not? Ha ha, I'm not saying anything, he "sold" me a Dyna S ignition on Ebay, and airmailed it to me which was great, but I'm pretty sure I didn't actually pay for it? He he (guilty laugh..........)

toycollector10 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2006, 03:45:11 PM »

Now $1300 and 4 days to go!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #23 on:** March 02, 2006, 02:54:06 AM »

Did someone send him (the seller) a link to this post? Somehow he's read it, and saw my post about that Dyna S? Who's da stoolie who ratted me out?

dusterdude · « **Reply #24 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:26:43 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 02, 2006, 02:54:06 AM

Did someone send him (the seller) a link to this post? Somehow he's read it, and saw my post about that Dyna S? Who's da stoolie who ratted me out?

musta been one of them k8 guys.

kaceyf2 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 02, 2006, 12:13:59 PM »

I am the patron saint of lost causes, I aint been around these boards for nearly a year due to commitments elsewhere, but now i am back, I have this to say to you whingers that see this bike as unrestorable, "you wanna see "barn-finds" in the UK where it never stops raining fogging sleeting and the rest" For $200 this is a steal and should be put right back on the road, what are you afraid of a spot of REAL work? My god,, This is in showroom condition compared to what we get in the UK.

Those from sunnier areas of the globe that have ten of the worlds most poisenous snakes and funnelwebs to boot are devizing ways of having this away, no doubt for there own australian purposes.
you Ok Terry?
kaceyf2

Pirate Gonzo · « **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2006, 11:15:11 AM »

You guys can laugh at me if you want... but I don't think its the same bike. On the Saddle bag there is a gold stripe on the E-bay bike... on the Craigslist bike there is not.

Just something I noticed.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:25:29 PM »

Quote from: Pirate Gonzo on March 03, 2006, 11:15:11 AM

You guys can laugh at me if you want... but I don't think its the same bike. On the Saddle bag there is a gold stripe on the E-bay bike... on the Craigslist bike there is not.

Just something I noticed.

Well the seller has read this post, and he hasn't denied it, so I'm convinced it's the same bike. If that bike has been in a shed for the last 10 years under a tarp, it must have been terribly abused before it was stored, ha ha!

If you take a close look at the bike you'll see that even though it's now a lot cleaner, it still looks like it's been in the weather for a long time looking at the rust and corrosion in abundance under all that wd40 and armourall. Don't get me wrong, I'd still buy it, but whatever you pay for it, be prepared to spend a lot more to get it into a nice rideable condition. Caveat Emptor! Cheers, Terry.

mylittleho · « **Reply #28 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:26:53 PM »

looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2006, 02:32:25 PM »

Quote from: mylittleho on March 03, 2006, 02:26:53 PM

looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

Have you dug it out of that #$%*e yet mate?

DiscoEd · « **Reply #30 on:** March 03, 2006, 04:03:16 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 03, 2006, 02:32:25 PM

Quote from: mylittleho on March 03, 2006, 02:26:53 PM
looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

Have you dug it out of that #$%*e yet mate?

Crikey! How many bikes are trapped in that "quicksand"? I think I can count about three! I sure wish I could find a gold mine like that near where I live.

Best Regards,
DiscoEd

toycollector10 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 03, 2006, 11:43:54 PM »

I think the little swoosh on the saddle bag was just to throw us off the scent...I'm sure it's the same one!!

Gordon · « **Reply #32 on:** March 04, 2006, 06:24:32 AM »

Quote from: toycollector10 on March 03, 2006, 11:43:54 PM

I think the little swoosh on the saddle bag was just to throw us off the scent...I'm sure it's the same one!!

Have to agree. The PO probably just had the hard-bag covers on the wrong sides so the decal wasn't showing in the Craigslist picture. There are far too many other minute details that are the same for these to be different bikes.

mylittleho · « **Reply #33 on:** March 06, 2006, 07:57:16 AM »

Quote from: DiscoEd on March 03, 2006, 04:03:16 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 03, 2006, 02:32:25 PM
Quote from: mylittleho on March 03, 2006, 02:26:53 PM
looks like the condition of the Cb750 I am trying to restore.. same front tire mushed into the ground even..

Have you dug it out of that #$%*e yet mate?

Crikey! How many bikes are trapped in that "quicksand"? I think I can count about three! I sure wish I could find a gold mine like that near where I live.

Best Regards,
DiscoEd

There are about 3 carcases of other bikes out there.. mainly dirt bikes.. Thinking of parting them out to fund the CB project..

All of those bikes were left out there by the houses previous owner. My Ex-Gf (who bought the house) said I could do with them what I wanted to.. She has no use for them..

Unfortunatley the CB is still back there because A) I don't have the room to store or work on it at MY house B) don't have the TIME to work on it C) Keeping my mustang running is enough to keep be busy and tie up funds right now and lastly D) I don't have any money to throw into it as of yet..

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #34 on:** March 06, 2006, 12:06:02 PM »

Well I think that if she is now your "ex" girlfriend mate, you better move fast, or that'll be your "ex" bike, ha ha! Cheers, Terry.

Lumbee · « **Reply #35 on:** March 06, 2006, 12:38:47 PM »

...hey Ho, let me know when you want me to come pick that bike up and I'll be over there before u hang up the phone...

mylittleho · « **Reply #36 on:** March 07, 2006, 07:54:14 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 06, 2006, 12:06:02 PM

Well I think that if she is now your "ex" girlfriend mate, you better move fast, or that'll be your "ex" bike, ha ha! Cheers, Terry.

we broke up over 2 years ago... and are still friends... she AND the bike ain't going anywhere soon...

Quote from: The great "Lumbee" on March 06, 2006, 12:38:47 PM

...hey Ho, let me know when you want me to come pick that bike up and I'll be over there before u hang up the phone...

If it ever comes to that.. I'll let you know.. Who knows.. I might get it and start working on it and then decide I am too in over my head.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #37 on:** March 09, 2006, 03:27:12 AM »

Well the "Holy Grail" bike didn't make the sellers reserve, but he's relisted it now with a "Buy it Now" price of $1600.00, which isn't a bad price for a K0, even one that probably needs a full restoration. If I had any room left in my garage, I actually think I'd bid! Cheers, Terry.

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